The Commission on Services to the Aging invites older adults, their caregivers, aging service providers, and other interested parties to attend a public hearing from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 17 at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing, Mich.

Comments received at this public hearing will contribute to shaping aging programs, targeting federal and state resources, and ensuring the public has a voice in how the interests of older Michigan citizens are best served. Topics for public testimony may include - but are not limited to - health and long-term supports and services, housing, nutrition, elder rights, caregiver needs, older volunteers, and other programs that promote ways for older people to remain in their community with independence and dignity.

Both oral and written testimony on issues important to people will be accepted at this hearing. For those unable to attend, written testimony is welcomed, and may be forwarded to the Office of Services to the Aging via mail at P.O. Box 30676, Lansing, MI, 48909-8176 Attn: Carol Dye; via e-mail to dyecar@michigan.gov; or faxed to (517) 373-4092.

The bi-partisan, 15-member Commission on Services to the Aging serves at the pleasure of the Governor, advising policy makers on all matters relating to aging policies and programs. The Commission, which meets monthly, also approves how federal and state funds are distributed throughout Michigan.